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Wine Details
Price:
$22.00 per bottle
Description:
This is our 14th vintage of Mohrhardt Ridge Cabernet, and our only vineyard designated Cabernet in from the 2002 vintage. The cooling afternoon breezes from the Pacific Ocean (only five miles away) allowed the grapes at Mohrhardt Ridge to ripen slowly and evenly as always. Harvest of the very small crop (less than 2 tons per acre) took place on Oct. 12th, with composition and flavors very similar to the wonderful 2001 vintage.
The wonderful fruit aromas of cherry and blueberry with hints of chocolate are supported by judicious use of new oak (about 40% this vintage). This densely colored Cabernet has the rich, smooth, silky texture that is the hallmark of Mohrhardt Ridge Vineyard Cabernets, bright fruit (cherry) flavors that carry all the way through to the very pleasant finish. This wine is rich yet exceptionally balanced. While it is easy to drink now, it will only improve with age.
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Varietal Definition
Cabernet Sauvignon:
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted and significant among the five dominant varieties in France’s Bordeaux region, as well as the most successful red wine produced in California. Though it was thought to be an ancient variety, recent genetic studies at U.C. Davis have determined that Cabernet Sauvignon is actually the hybrid offspring of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon berries are small with black, thick and very tough skin. This toughness makes the grapes fairly resistant to disease and spoilage and able to withstand some autumn rains with little or no damage. It is a mid to late season ripener. These growth characteristics, along with its flavor appeal have made Cabernet Sauvignon one of the most popular red wine varieties worldwide.
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